2021 Volvo V90 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2021 Volvo V90, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2021 Volvo V90
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Retractor (seat belts) and seat belts
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo…
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Air bag/restraint control module (air bags) and 2 other components
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 Volvo V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly attached to the car body and may detach during a crash.
Remedy: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the SRS control unit mounting screws, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Volvo V90 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“In our 2021 Volvo XC90, the hybrid battery has completely failed, which I suspect is a common issue in this model. The error message is Hybrid System Failure, and the dealership has confirmed that the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 10, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Volvo V90 (V90 AWD, V90 CC AWD, V90 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–22 / 30–33 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Volvo V90 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo V90 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Volvo V90 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Volvo V90 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Volvo V90 | 0 | 10 |
| 2017 Volvo V90 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Volvo V90 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 Volvo V90 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo V90 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Volvo V90 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Volvo V90 | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2021 Volvo V90
How do I know if my 2021 Volvo V90 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2021 Volvo V90; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V001000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Volvo models
- XC901,528 complaints
- S601,266 complaints
- S80954 complaints
- V70933 complaints
- XC60651 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- S40491 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.